WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 4,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, and a wide range of private commercial and residential development clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.
CORPORATE/FUNCTIONAL PRACTICE
Michael Baker International understands that people require choices in where they want to begin to build a sustainable future. For more than 80 years, Michael Baker International has maintained an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters great careers, which ultimately has brought great success to the organization. Michael Baker offers many opportunities to help you grow professionally to build your career. Whether it is in Finance, IT, Human Resources, Technology, Communications, Proposal Production, Legal, or our National Practice and Market segments, take your next step with us and help make a difference in the lives of those you work with and those we serve.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic leader to work collaboratively with proposal staff and technical leads to prepare winning proposals and presentations. This position can be worked remotely or hybrid in any Michael Baker office. The Proposal Coordinator will partner with proposal teams in the development of a proposal or interview within the company’s best practices framework. The ideal candidate is equal parts creative and organized and be able to balance varying skillsets including writing, and page layout. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work successfully with a team and should possess or be willing to develop project management skills. A successful Proposal Coordinator works well under pressure, follows through, can juggle multiple tasks, is a team player, keeps team members informed throughout the process, and leads by example.
They will support proposal development efforts with responsibilities including but not limited to:
Working collaboratively to support proposal teams to prepare winning proposals and presentations. Supporting the proposal lead in production efforts, including: preparation for kick-offs and team meetings; research, review, editing, and tailoring of technical content including sales messaging and graphics; participating with document reviews; production and delivery, and completing other tasks and assigned responsibilities. Assisting with the coordination, design, layout, and production of proposal materials. Using internal database information to support proposal efforts. Utilizing task management, best practices tools, and communication skills to manage, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines. Promptly reporting issues and asks for help.PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Very flexible on years of experience in support of the planning, preparation, and development of architectural and engineering proposals for government and private clients. We are looking for someone who is content to stay in this role on a long-term basis with no growth path projection. Project management skills are a plus. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to focus on details and on the big picture. Organizational and conceptual thinking skills. Effective decision-making skills. Time management skills: ability to manage, organize, and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines. Exceptional writing, editing, and document organization skills. Familiarity with the AEC industry is a plus. Experience with Adobe InDesign is a plus. Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with proposal database software, Deltek Vision is a plus.COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $57,000 - $90,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Workplace Flexibility: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.